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Columbus Kids' Book Bank

Columbus Kids' Book Bank Supported by Huntington

2nd & 7 is continuing its mission of promoting literacy by operating central Ohio’s first book bank.  The Columbus Kids' Book Bank accepts donations of new and gently used books and distributes them to kids in the community.

New Sponsorship Opportunity

Support a Monthly Free Book Giveaway!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to be more visible and engaged in the community? Sponsor one of our Monthly Free Book Giveaways and make a direct local impact. Please email stephanie.frey@secondandseven.com if you are interested.

Your Used Books Can Change a Child's Future

Make a positive impact on your community TODAY by donating your used books! We accept NEW & GENTLY USED K-6 books to be distributed to local families, classrooms and organizations that serve children in central Ohio.

COLUMBUS KIDS' BOOK BANK

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How do I get books?

You can request books online or you can also attend one of our monthly book giveaway events throughout the year. Check out our Events page for upcoming dates.

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How do I donate books?

You can donate your excess books or hold a book drive. Books can be donated at our 24/7 book drop located on the side of our building. For book donations over 250, please contact us to set up a date for your drop off.

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How do I volunteer?

We need volunteers to sort books, assist with giveaway evenings, fill Little Free Libraries and hold book drives.

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Child sitting with books in lap

 

A few of the

Organizations in our Huddle

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National Book Access Association Logo
Seeds of Caring Logo
K12 Book Services Logo

 

Book Beneficiaries

  • A Kid Again
  • Action for Children
  • Alicia's Closet
  • Amanah Outsiders
  • Buckeye Ranch
  • Catholic Diocese of Columbus
  • City of Columbus
  • City of Grove City
  • Columbus City Schools
  • Columbus Recreation & Parks After School Programs
  • Columbus School for Girls
  • Delaware City Schools
  • Diocese of Columbus Schools
  • Dublin City Schools
  • Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
  • Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools
  • Gertrude Wood Community Foundation
  • Gladden House
  • Godman Guild
  • Groveport Madison Schools
  • Harambe Christian School
  • Hilliard City Schools
  • Homeport
  • Horizon Science Academy
  • Huckleberry House
  • Imagine Schools
  • Kids Care Elementary
  • Kite Learning Center
  • Licking Heights Local Schools
  • Lifepoint Church
  • LifeSports OSU
  • Little Baby Blessings Foundation
  • Marion City Schools
  • Marysville Schools
  • Millennium Community School
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital
  • Ohio Ihsan Academy
  • Olentangy Local Schools
  • Phalen Leadership Academies
  • Read to Succeed Foundation
  • Reynoldsburg City Schools
  • Sawmill Road Management Company
  • Shepherd Christian School
  • South-Western City Schools
  • St. Stephen's Community House
  • The Balanced Child Method
  • The Wellington School
  • Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities
  • Union Grove Baptist Church
  • Upper Arlington Schools
  • Van Buren Shelter
  • Wellington School
  • Westerville City Schools
  • Whitehall City Schools
  • Worthington City Schools
  • YMCA